Queensland Premier Campbell Newman is likely to be in the top 50 again, particularly given there is speculation that 2014 might be be an election year. But should he be number 1? Or in the top 5 even? Photo: Harrison Saragossi/File photo

Upon reflection, some names we thought would make an impact last year bombed out, remaining quieter than anticipated.

Others lived well and truly up to their expectations.

The top pick, Gerard Baden-Clay, will no doubt figure again in this year’s list. Clive Palmer made his way into parliament, and Kevin Rudd again became Prime Minister.

Top sports pick Jack Freestone remained relatively quiet, and Usman Khawaja – albeit part of the Australian Ashes squad – also remained behind the scenes.

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So who are your picks for the coming year? Which Queenslanders will make the headlines as prominent players in the news?

From Monday (December 30) to Friday next week, we’ll reveal 10 names each day, and let you know why we think they belong in their chosen positions.